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Nature of Work

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel.
If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.
To apply, see "HOW TO APPLY" in the "Other Information" section***

******** This is an EXEMPT position.*********
The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health serves as the State Health Officer as appointed by the Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. The Commissioner serves at the will and pleasure of the Secretary and shall not be actively engaged or employed in any other business or vocation while serving full time in the duties of the office. The Bureau for Public Health employs approximately 660 employees who are committed to the betterment of the health and well-being of West Virginians. Offices under the Bureau for Public Health include: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Office of Environmental Health Services, Office of Laboratory Services, Office of Nutrition Services, Office of Community Health Systems and Health Promotion, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health, Office of Medical Cannabis, Health Statistics Center, and Center for Local Health.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the chief executive, administrative, and fiscal officer of the Bureau for Public Health.
• Promotes the provision of essential public health services to the residents of West Virginia.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities related to the Bureau for Public Health.
• Oversees all offices under the Bureau for Public Health.
• Serves as lead spokesperson on public health issues with news media.
• Directs the response for all statewide public health emergencies.
• Plans, develops, and implements public health policies and programs, including the recommendation of new legislative and policy initiatives.
• Provides expert testimony and guidance to the West Virginia Legislature and congressional delegation on a wide variety of public health issues.
• Serves on various boards, councils, and commissions.
• Enforces state public health laws.
• Provides medical direction for matters related to public health prevention and protection.
• Monitors the administration, operation, and coordination of local boards of health and local health departments.

Additional powers and duties as set forth in West Virginia Code §16-1-6. https://code.wvlegislature.gov/16-1-6/

Minimum Qualifications

The Commissioner shall be a physician licensed or eligible to be licensed under the laws of the State of West Virginia to practice medicine or a person holding a doctoral degree in public health administration. The Commissioner shall have a minimum of four years’ experience in health services administration or a related field. Master of Public Health preferred. The Commissioner must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to administer public health programs, including workforce and budget management, effective communication and experience with media, establishment and implementation of policy, and compliance with legal requirements.

Other Information

Email resumes to Joshua Kirwin at [email protected].
This job opportunity is not in the classified services and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, online applications are not accepted for this position. Interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.

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The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health serves as the State Health Officer as appointed by the Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. The Commissioner serves at the will and pleasure of the Secretary and shall not be actively engaged or employed in any other business or vocation while serving full time in the duties of the office. The Bureau for Public Health employs approximately 660 employees who are committed to the betterment of the health and well-being of West Virginians. Offices under the Bureau for Public Health include: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Office of Environmental Health Services, Office of Laboratory Services, Office of Nutrition Services, Office of Community Health Systems and Health Promotion, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health, Office of Medical Cannabis, Health Statistics Center, and Center for Local Health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the chief executive, administrative, and fiscal officer of the Bureau for Public Health.
• Promotes the provision of essential public health services to the residents of West Virginia.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities related to the Bureau for Public Health.
• Oversees all offices under the Bureau for Public Health.
• Serves as lead spokesperson on public health issues with news media.
• Directs the response for all statewide public health emergencies.
• Plans, develops, and implements public health policies and programs, including the recommendation of new legislative and policy initiatives.
• Provides expert testimony and guidance to the West Virginia Legislature and congressional delegation on a wide variety of public health issues.
• Serves on various boards, councils, and commissions.
• Enforces state public health laws.
• Provides medical direction for matters related to public health prevention and protection.
• Monitors the administration, operation, and coordination of local boards of health and local health departments.

Additional powers and duties as set forth in West Virginia Code §16-1-6.
https://code.wvlegislature.gov/16-1-6/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Commissioner shall be a physician licensed or eligible to be licensed under the laws of the State of West Virginia to practice medicine or a person holding a doctoral degree in public health administration. The Commissioner shall have a minimum of four years’ experience in health services administration or a related field. Master of Public Health preferred. The Commissioner must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to administer public health programs, including workforce and budget management, effective communication and experience with media, establishment and implementation of policy, and compliance with legal requirements.

SALARY
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• health services administration: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• physician's license (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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